What is the cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Larne?

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Larne is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick to Larne?

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Larne is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Larne?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Larne. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Circular Road via Ayr and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Larne?

The distance between Prestwick and Larne is 118 miles.

How do I travel from Prestwick to Larne without a car?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Larne without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Prestwick to Larne?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Prestwick to Larne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Larne bus from?

Prestwick to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Larne bus arrive?

Prestwick to Larne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Larne?

There are 224+ hotels available in Larne.

Prestwick to Larne - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Prestwick to Larne by car, car ferry, busferry, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3h 41m
£47–185
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Town1 Gc->Lr / ...
8h 9m
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Town
4h 34m
£56–174
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to StranraerKilmarnock - Stranraer
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
4h 45m
£57–278
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 18m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Town
5h 6m
£54–138

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Larne, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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